Last call for accessible FAIS-aligned entry qualifications at MBSE
With applications closing on 15 June, MBSE’s FETC NQF 4 programmes offer a final chance to secure recognised FAIS credits before more restrictive replacements take effect.
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Budget 2026: why advisers should revisit every client plan
From CGT thresholds to small business tax and foreign allowances, Ronald King identifies the changes that could materially reshape financial plans.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
Why King V matters for retirement fund boards
King V may be voluntary, but for retirement fund boards it has emerged as a critical standard for credible governance, fiduciary oversight and long-term value creation.
Stretch your medical savings: smart strategies for the year ahead
This edition of Cover to Cover looks at how members can plan, track, and optimise their medical savings to reduce out-of-pocket costs and get the most from their benefits.
Private higher education steps up as universities hit capacity limits
With public universities unable to meet demand, private institutions are becoming a vital part of South Africa’s higher-education solution, offering career-aligned, accredited pathways for thousands of students.
A digitally enabled practice is key to broker success, says Santam
Technology adoption matters less than how well it is integrated into workflows, skills development, and client engagement in a complex insurance environment.
Where theory meets practice: HCWM graduates turn learning into impact
Top achievers share how MBSE’s Higher Certificate in Wealth Management translates knowledge into real-world confidence.
Global, ambitious, ready: how top achievers navigate MBSE’s PGDip
Top achievers from Moonstone’s Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning show how the programme builds professional judgement, technical depth, and career clarity.
When a finance manager took on the PGDip – and conquered it
Mogesh Pillay proves MBSE’s Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning empowers professionals beyond advisory roles.
MBSE opens 2026 qualification applications with early-access incentive
Prospective students can jump-start their 2026 studies with early course access and benefit from a 50% discount on MBSE’s full suite of COB modules until 31 December.
ESC Micro-Credentials: build skills that matter in today’s workplace
ESC’s online Micro-Credentials give professionals hands-on skills in cybersecurity, AI, DEI, and more, helping them respond to real-world challenges.
Hit the ground running in 2026: MBSE COB modules half price
Don’t wait for New Year’s resolutions – build or refresh your competence in financial services with MBSE’s nine COB modules.
Planners as influencers: how to grow reach without losing trust
Marketing and reputation experts urge financial planners to build an authentic online presence to counter misinformation.
Meet the people behind MBSE’s qualifications at the November Virtual Open Days
MBSE’s free Virtual Open Days from 11 to 13 November offer aspiring and established finance professionals a chance to explore accredited qualifications, engage with lecturers, and map out their next academic step.
Nicola Langridge is the 2025 Financial Planner of the Year
Here are all the award-winners announced at the Financial Planning Institute’s gala dinner on Monday night.
FSCA is aligning its work with COFI before the Bill becomes law
The new Integrated Regulatory System will deliver a single, unified view of entities and support an activity-based supervisory model aligned to COFI’s principles.
